Abstract. Prepare the patient for surgery as indicated. Most common causes are beta-hemolytic Strep and Staph aureus. Educate the client about adaptive practices. It can be serious if it's not treated quickly. The chance for compliments and accomplishment may speed up the adjustment. Click here to review the details. The nurse may assess the presence of comorbid conditions that may increase the risk of cellulitis. Diphtheria. If the condition does not improve after a few days, have the patient contact their provider for a change in treatment. Learn how your comment data is processed. The client may need assistance in choosing options that will not worsen their skin condition. Furuncles and carbuncles occur as a follicular infection progresses deeper and extends out from the follicle (Table 1). Cellulitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments. Associated systemic symptoms or fever rarely exist. Guide the patients in determining the ways to improve their appearance. Objective: This was a 5 year retrospective study of patients' hospital records to find out how patients with cellulitis are managed and the care provided by nurses to these patients in some hospitals in Fako, Cameroon. Assess for signs of decreased tissue perfusion. Impetigo is also caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus and can lead to lifting of the stratum corneum resulting in the commonly seen bullous effect. Assess the skin detailedly. Do not sell or share my personal information, 1. extremes of age, immunocompromised status), Blood cultures to detect for the specific organism causing the cellulitis, CBC basic laboratory test to determine blood count levels for proper management, Creatinine to assess baseline kidney function and guide for antibiotic dosing, bicarbonate, creatine phosphokinase to assess for latent muscle injuries caused by infection, C-reactive protein (CRP) laboratory marker for inflammation, Ultrasound to detect hidden sources of infection (occult abscess) and can lead to proper management. Cellulitis causes redness and swelling to the skin that can worsen into blisters and abscesses if untreated. Dull and continuous pain is because of venous hypertension, ulceration.
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